Quality management system in the BGMG (measuring system for hazardous substances of the German Berufsgenossenschaften)

A quality management system (QM-system) in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001 was introduced for the measuring system 'Hazardous substances' of the German institutions for accident insurance and prevention -BGMG. It is based on the long-lasting co-operation between the Berufsgenossenschaften and the BIA. This co-operation relates to the measurement of hazardous substances at work which is a Statutory task of the accident insurance and prevention institutions in Germany. The authors describe the quality policy, its objectives and the core elements and responsibilities within the BGMG quality management system. A special feature of the system is that it consists of a network of QM-systems run by the different bodies involved in the BGMG. To all of these systems identical requirements apply. Consequently, special actions are necessary at the interfaces of cooperation and with regard to the overall quality management.